Superintendent of Police, Rakesh Kumar said that the body of ASI Ashok Kumar Yadav was recovered from Manua village.

SP Rakesh Kumar cited that the ASI, a resident of Buxar, was on leave. The reason for killing was not ascertained. All the aspects related to the crime were closely examined by the police, SP further added.

The body of deceased was sent to Sadar hospital for post-mortem, Kumar concluded.